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Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there.  ~Clarence W. Hall     I hope you all had an amazing Easter. 

I've been busy, and it's been good. 

Last week was a thirty hour week. Big miles on the bike, decent miles running, and in the water.... I'm building. So exciting to bank fitness in a 'mini-camp', but more encouraging to absorb it without going to far into the deep. Again....So important-A good indicator of balance is being able to maintain a somewhat 'normal' attitude throughout big blocks. Rhonda told me before my big week....."Be cool, and I'll let you know if you are not. Because I love you".  I've been tough to live with (despite not really thinking I am) when I've tackled large amounts of training in the past. Ian and Evelyn are amazing mirrors for that.."What the crap Dad..Quit being lame?!" Take away here-be careful with big bites. I've said this so many times...I'll say it many more. Listen to your body. Oh, and get massages. Thanks Rhonda.... vital in recovery.

Spent time with our local FOX News affiliate in Portland this past week. Sunday I'll be on TV in a segment discussing Ultraman Canada, Mountain Top Ministries in Haiti, the Taxi Initiative, More Than Sport... few other things too. Yesterday a small segment was filmed at the Fire Department.  I've been a Hillsboro Firefighter/Paramedic in the Portland/Metro area for a little over 10 years & FOX wanted to incorporate this aspect into the story.

I was proud. I was nervous. I was humbled.

Eric, Jim, Shane, Chad, Jon, and Matt....I love you guys. 

I was speechless when you were talking-(this is usually not the case as you well know). I meant what I said when I thanked you guys. I'm so very proud to know you all and care for each of you so much. Thank you for the kind words, and support.....My brothers. I can only hope to make you as proud of me, as I am of you guys.  Thanks for being patient with me. 

Also..thanks to FOX. So kind of you to come to my home and make me feel comfortable....

Thanks Dan and Kevin from FOX.  Great guys that made it easy to talk.

I hope to do some talks around Portland informing the public about the work Mountain Top Ministries is doing in Haiti.  PLEASE take a moment to visit my site and Crowdrise page. If you feel led to donate, awesome. Know that EVERY CENT goes to Mountain Top Ministries. Food, Medical Supplies, Getting Medical Teams into Haiti to help. I am open to answer any and all questions you have.

I've heard form Orbea and very soon I'll be updating you all about that. So honored to be a part of what they are doing. Thank you Tony and Team. I am honored and excited.

I'll post the FOX Interview here next week and let you know about a few other media opportunities that may be coming my way.

more very soon.....